Framed: The Snooker Podcast

By BBC EssexSports

Framed: The Snooker Podcast episodes

September 18, 2023 Desislava Bozhilova: “I’m not a strict person as I am at the table!”
The Bulgarian referee tells Shabnam about her decade on the World Snooker Tour.
The conversation also includes how she’s not as scary when the white gloves are off and she discusses her degree in landscape architecture, baking and rescuing cats.
27 min
September 11, 2023 John Parrott: The Entertainer
Shabnam meets 1991 World Snooker Champion and popular TV pundit John Parrott.
They chat about lawn bowls, Everton football club and how competitive snooker was when he played during the golden era.
27 min
September 04, 2023 Zak Surety: Fighting anxiety to pursue snooker dreams
The Basildon player discusses his ongoing battle with anxiety and living with Elton John.
27 min
August 28, 2023 Cliff Thorburn Part 2: "Drugs: just don't do it"
The Canadian snooker legend on his biggest regret, the sadness behind his historic Crucible 147, admiration for 4-time world champion Mark Selby and life now with a new Youtube channel.
Warning: mention of miscarriage and drugs.
27 min
August 21, 2023 Cliff Thorburn Part 1: "I was recognised but nothing near what it would be like in England"
The grinder joins Shabnam to discuss his discovery of snooker in his homeland of Canada.
The 1980 world champion discusses how he put Canada on the snooker map, his fierce rivalry with Alex Higgins and that historic first 147 at The Crucible.
27 min
August 14, 2023 Alfie Burden: "I consider Jimmy as family"
The AB of London joins Shabnam with an honest chat about his long career in the game, his close friendship with Jimmy White and his passion for cooking.
Plus how he turned his life around after his promising football career at Arsenal.
30 min
August 07, 2023 Ian McCulloch: "There's more to just potting balls"
The former pro joins Shabnam to talk about his approach to coaching young players, why a strong work ethic, mental resilience and good fitness is crucial to success. Also, tales of taking on and beating the likes of Hendry and Ebdon.
27 min
July 31, 2023 Barry Hawkins: Snooker's Mr Nice Guy
The former world championship runner-up and double Masters finalist joins Shabnam to chat about his determination to get back into the world top-16 and return to The Crucible. Plus, why being a nice person doesn't mean you can't be a winner.
27 min
July 24, 2023 Brendan Moore: "It's been emotional"
The former referee joins Shabnam Younus-Jewell to talk about the highs of ending his career by officiating the 2023 World Championship final, his new job as tournament director for Matchroom Pool and his love for Sheffield Wednesday. Plus why comparisons between him and Vinnie Jones are wide of the mark.
27 min
July 17, 2023 Ishpreet Singh Chadha: "I want snooker to be famous in India"
Having earned a place on tour via the Asia-Oceania Q-School, Mumbai's Ishphreet Singh Chadha tells Shabnam Younus-Jewell how he wants his success to help build the sport's popularity in his country. Plus, how a career in Esports helped him achieve his lifelong dream of playing professional snooker.
27 min